Barbie

Barbie is a fashion doll brand created by Ruth Handler and owned by Mattel, Inc., a southern California toy company. It made its debut on March 9, 1959, at the American International Toy Fair in New York City, which is considered its official birthday. The doll’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. Barbie has become a cultural icon and a multimedia franchise, with Mattel selling over a billion dolls, making it the company’s largest and most profitable line. The brand is known for promoting female independence through various careers and has expanded its line to promote diversity. The official website is .